Things To Do in Boston This Weekend: Lanterns, Scarecrows, Tide Pools

Boston Lights at the Franklin Park Zoo is now open on a nightly basis. Photo courtesy of Zoo New England
Boston Lights at the Franklin Park Zoo is now open on a nightly basis. Photo courtesy of Zoo New England
9/23/20 - By Laurie Rein

Let there be light!  Due to popular demand, the colorful, animal-shaped lantern sculptures at the Franklin Park Zoo will be illuminated on a nightly basis starting this week. In this first official week of fall, Boston families can also create a tide pool, enter a scarecrow contest, or grab one last chance to see dinosaurs "roaming" Gillette Stadium. Read on, because we've rounded up more top events happening this week and beyond in the Boston area—most in person!

Looking for even more seasonal fun? It's high time to go apple picking, get lost in a corn maze, or visit animals or sample cider at a Massachusetts farm. Just remember to bring your mask and practice social distancing. If more enriching activities are what you're after, our Back-to-School Fair is still going on; catch the last few free demo classes this week, including Atlantic Acting and Coucou French. As always, keep tabs on our Boston events calendar for daily updates on reopenings at favorite spots, and more local and virtual opportunities for family fun.

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